Tag: government

Center Party blasts productivity moves

Norway's small, rural-oriented Center Party has, as expected, blasted proposals presented this week that are aimed at boosting productivity. The party's leader called them "an...

Growth demands ‘political brutality’

It's time to change the way public sector investments from roads to schools are chosen and managed in Norway, Finance Minister Siv Jensen was told...

State drops evaluation of Telenor whistleblower’s claims

Norway's government ministry in charge of business and trade has determined it can't evaluate claims made by an anonymous whistleblower, regarding how state-controlled Telenor allowed its...

Pressure grows on justice minister

Justice Minister Anders Anundsen is under fire on a variety of fronts, with even members of the government's own support parties now joining calls...

Government drops anti-begging proposal

Norway's conservative government coalition withdrew a proposal to not only ban begging nationwide but make aiding beggars a criminal offense well. The government needed support...

Norway passes the climate buck again

NEWS ANALYSIS: The Norwegian government has once again avoided making any national commitment to cut carbon emissions within Norway itself. Instead, the Norwegians will be able...

Foreign investors sail into Norway

A great state sell-off has picked up steam, while foreign investors are snapping up stakes in private Norwegian companies and property at the same time....

Circumcision to be offered nationwide

Despite widespread opposition to circumcising baby boys without a medical reason, Norwegian hospitals will all soon start offering the surgical procedure nationwide. A new law that...

Little support for new begging ban

Begging has already been banned in some Norwegian communities, and now a government proposal for a nationwide ban would also make it illegal to help beggars. The government's...

Court upholds order to banish Krekar

A court in Oslo ruled on Monday that it's legally permissible for police to forcibly relocate radical Islamic cleric Mullah Krekar to a small...
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